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Defence
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed New Chief of Indian Air Force
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 08:37 PM
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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been named the new Chief of the Indian Air Force, taking over from Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.
The Ministry of Defence announced that Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit will assume the position of Chief of the Indian Air Force, succeeding Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.
Dixit, who has held key operational and staff appointments, will take over the reins of the service in the coming weeks.
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, who led the force for the past year, will step down after a distinguished career.
The appointment comes as the Indian Air Force continues to modernise its fleet and strengthen its strategic capabilities.
The new chief is expected to steer the force through upcoming defence exercises and international collaborations.
Dixit, who has held key operational and staff appointments, will take over the reins of the service in the coming weeks.
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, who led the force for the past year, will step down after a distinguished career.
The appointment comes as the Indian Air Force continues to modernise its fleet and strengthen its strategic capabilities.
The new chief is expected to steer the force through upcoming defence exercises and international collaborations.